National
No shortage of complaints to NES
Thursday 3 July 2014 | Published in Environment
Nearly 70 complaints about unfavourable activity have been made to the National Environment Service since the start of last year.
Bishop case decision soon?
Thursday 3 July 2014 | Published in Politics
New Zealand’s Serious Fraud Office (SFO) is aiming to have a recommendation on the investigation of Aitutaki Member of Parliament Teina Bishop in the hands of the Police Commissioner by the end of the month, says Crown Law.
New ATMs for Bank of the Cook Islands
Thursday 3 July 2014 | Published in Local
Bank of the Cook Islands is installing the first of two new automatic teller machines (ATMs) today, as it moves towards offering new services.
No clear solution for high taxi fares
Thursday 3 July 2014 | Published in Local
The Cook Islands Taxi Association agrees that its fares for short trips from the airport are too expensive but says it cannot see how to lower them without going out of business.
MFEM policy costings revealed
Wednesday 2 July 2014 | Published in Politics
The Cook Islands Party and Independent candidate for Ngatangiia Teina Mackenzie have responded to a CINews request to release financial analysis of their campaign pledges, recently completed by government.
Annual health conference today
Wednesday 2 July 2014 | Published in Health
The Ministry of Health begins hosting its annual Cook Islands Health Conference today.
Wait for flu vaccine nearly over
Wednesday 2 July 2014 | Published in Health
Long-awaited influenza vaccines are finally due to arrive in Rarotonga this weekend, meaning the first injections should be available from early next week.
Serial home intruder has family on edge
Wednesday 2 July 2014 | Published in Crime
A local woman is feeling scared and her parents furious after having a night-time intruder enter their homes multiple times in the past week.
Help arrives for Ombudsman's office
Wednesday 2 July 2014 | Published in Local
A senior member of the New Zealand Office of the Ombudsman is in the Cook Islands to train staff and help address a backlog of complaints being dealt with by the local office.
Gross turnover fuelled by consumers, tourism
Wednesday 2 July 2014 | Published in Economy
New statistics show gross turnover for all industries in the Cook Islands rose by just over $10 million between the March quarters last year and this year.
Demos keep costs under wraps
Wednesday 2 July 2014 | Published in Politics
The public will not be given an opportunity to look at financial analysis of pledges included in the Democratic Party’s manifesto.
All things coconut at Avatea
Wednesday 2 July 2014 | Published in Education
Students at Avatea School are brushing up on their business skills while gaining a deeper understanding of island culture in preparation for tomorrow’s Market Day.
Home burgled 3 times in a month
Tuesday 1 July 2014 | Published in Crime
An Arorangi home has been burgled for the third time in the space of a month, according to the Cook Islands Police Service.
Cold weather in Rarotonga
Tuesday 1 July 2014 | Published in Weather
A cool wind from the south forced many locals in Rarotonga to reach for an extra sweater over the weekend.
Nutrition guru coming to Raro
Tuesday 1 July 2014 | Published in Health
A nutritionist who has worked with dozens of elite athletes from all over the world is running a workshop in Rarotonga this weekend.
Land agreement for solar farm
Tuesday 1 July 2014 | Published in Environment
Landowners in Palmerston are expected to sign an agreement this week allowing the building of a solar farm on the atoll in a few months’ time.
Film Raro flicks are finalists in US
Tuesday 1 July 2014 | Published in Culture
Two short films created during last year’s Film Raro challenge have been picked as finalists in a major American online film festival.
Cooks in talks over alleged illegal fishing
Tuesday 1 July 2014 | Published in Local
Allegations of illegal fishing by a foreign purse seiner have led to ongoing negotiations between the vessel’s owners and local officials.
Election: Campaigns enter home stretch
Tuesday 1 July 2014 | Published in Politics
Just over one week of campaigning remains for political hopefuls vying for a chance to represent their constituencies in Parliament.
Total ban on FADs needed, says TIS
Tuesday 1 July 2014 | Published in Environment
A total ban of Fish Aggregating Devices (FADs) is needed to make purse seining “sustainable”, according to Te Ipukarea Society.
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